Agriculture Industry Links

2020 Year In Review

• 2020 Farm Profitability: A False Positive
• 2020 Farm Sector Income Forecast, December - Farm Policy News
• 2020 Farm Sector Income Forecast - USDA
• WASDE Report
• Iowa Ag News - Crop Production

Land Values Surveys

• Iowa REALTORS Land Institute (RLI) Land Trends
• ILSPFMRA Land Values Reports
• Iowa State University
• University of Nebraska
• University of Minnesota
• University of Missouri
• Purdue University
• Michigan State University
• South Dakota State University
• Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
• USDA

4R Plus - Nutrient Management and Conservation for Healthier Soils

Today, the business case for healthy soils is stronger than ever. Thanks to a better understanding of soil management, you know that healthier soil helps retain nutrients and moisture – and can generate a corresponding rise in productivity, profitability and resiliency. It also can increase the value of your land for the next generation.

4R Plus involves using precise 4R nutrient management and conservation practices to provide nutrients when the crop needs them and to enhance soil health and improve water quality. The goal is to achieve a more productive crop now and in the future.

Press Releases

• Kirk Weih 2017 D. Howard Doane Award
• Dick Pringnitz 2016 Farm Manager of the Year Award
• Loyd Brown 2016 D. Howard Doane Award
• Eric Wilkinson 2016 Early Career Award
• Brent Bidner 2012 Farm Manager of the Year Video
• Randy Hertz, 2011 Distinguished Service Award
• Ed Kiefer 2011 Farm Manager of the Year Video
• Hertz Farm Managers Receive National ASFMRA Awards
• Randy Hertz, 2010 Land Realtor of America
• Mike Krause, 2010 Farm Manager of the Year

General

• AgWeb - Markets, News, & Weather
• Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
• National Agricultural Library
• Farm Credit Services of America

Universities

• Iowa State University
• University of Illinois
• University of Nebraska
• Purdue University

Agronomic

• Iowa State Extension

GMO Crops Online Resources

• Information on GM crops and pesticide use:
  • http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/pestsales/07pestsales/historical_data2007_3.htm
• Information on livestock and feed grown from GM crops:
  • http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8183.pdf
  • http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/woc_2012.pdf
• Information on agricultural biotechnology:
  • http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/agricultural_biotechnology/download/agricultural_biotechnology.pdf

Weather

• National Weather Service Doppler Radars
• Weather Underground

Wind Energy

• Iowa Energy Center
• Illinois Wind